23,000 Bombs Hit Tehran / New War Figures Announced

Tehran Governor Reports 1,300 Hits Recorded in the Capital.

In honoring the bravery of Red Crescent rescuers, the Governor of Tehran announced: The enemy hit Tehran with 1,300 hits, during which 23,000 tons of bombs were dropped in different areas of the capital. Referring to the successful performance of the Red Crescent Society in crises such as floods, earthquakes, and recent wars, Mohammad Sadiq Motadian, the governor of Tehran, said: More than 45 percent of enemy attacks were directed at Tehran, and a total of 1,300 hits occurred, during which 23,000 tons of bombs were unloaded in various parts of Tehran. Also, one third of all the martyrs and wounded of the war belonged to Tehran.

He went on to emphasize: In the metropolis of 14 million people in Tehran, rescue forces appeared on the scene only about 14 minutes after each hit, and the Red Crescent was able to set world records in saving the lives of people trapped under the rubble. Motamedian added: In extremely dangerous conditions where there was a threat of bombing again at any moment, the rescuers were providing services with speed and all their strength. The variety, speed and quality of Red Crescent services today are the result of detailed planning, holding maneuvers and continuous efforts that have been formed over the past years.

The governor of Tehran also pointed out the significant growth in the number of Red Crescent volunteers and said: one third of the world's volunteers are present in Iran, and Red Crescent is the second largest grassroots network in the country after Basij, which is working in the most difficult conditions. In addition, in this period, despite the financial constraints, remarkable relief equipment has been added to the Red Crescent fleet.

He took advantage of modern technologies and smart equipment, including rescue robots, and stated: The use of these technologies has placed us among the most equipped and advanced rescue populations in the region and has established a significant position for us in the international arena. Motamedian reminded: Winning international medals and awards is a clear proof of the global success of the Red Crescent Society of Iran, and I appreciate all these efforts and endeavors.

At the end of his speech, the governor of Tehran expressed sincere appreciation and thanks for the special care and significant and valuable support of Hazrat Ayatollah al-Azami Sistani. After that, Kolivand, the head of Jamiat Hilal Hamr organization, read the message of the first vice president Aref. Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Red Crescent Society, in a speech referring to the strategic assets of this society, considered the support of the upstream institutions and executive directors to be the key factors of the recent successes of this society.

By keeping the memory of the martyred president alive, he pointed to his special view and support of the Red Crescent community and said: the view of the martyred leader towards the Red Crescent was always encouraging and encouraging. In the last meeting we had, he expressed his satisfaction with the activities carried out, and considered these achievements as a great capital, which is the result of the efforts of each aid worker.

Koulivand continued by praising the positive view of the 14th government and the honorable president towards the Red Crescent population, describing this level of interaction and field presence in the Red Crescent as unprecedented in the history of this organization and added: The Supreme Leader's emphasis on field rescue training has created a double motivation for us to advance this national movement with greater strength.